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Louis Sass

Joplin,MO

Summary

Logistics Technician experienced in operating forklifts and heavy equipment while managing warehouse operations and inventory. Achieved cost and time reductions through process streamlining and resource optimization. Focused on enhancing efficiency and accuracy in logistical processes using logistics software.

Overview

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1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistic Technician

Blue Buffalo
Joplin, Missouri
05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping and receiving processes.
  • Executed various logistic tasks to support daily operations and ensure timely workflow.
  • Operated equipment to efficiently transport materials across various departments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted with operations in treats and dry side departments, supplying necessary materials to production lines.
  • Putting away finished product. Pulling and staging orders for the next day.
  • Loading live loads & drop trailers.
  • Operated the yard dawg, moving trailers around. Pulling loaded trailers out and putting empty trailers in the docks to be loaded.

High Reach Forklift Operator

Randstad
Joplin, Missouri
12.2025 - 05.2026

Operated high reach forklifts to facilitate timely material movement within warehouse.

  • Performed daily safety checks on forklift before operating.
  • Conducted safety inspections on equipment before each shift to ensure compliance.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment to support safety compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Supported operations by coordinating treats and dry side product placement. Supplying material to the lines. Putting away finished product. I also trained for logistics technician role for when I got hired on

Material Handler III

Ajinomoto foods
Joplin, MO
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials within production area.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and containers.
  • Inspected materials for quality and compliance with standards.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and equipment.
  • Assisted in training new employees on material handling procedures and safety standards.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure functionality.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in storage areas for optimal safety.
  • Operated forklifts to move materials efficiently within the facility.

Delivery Driver

Instacart
Joplin, Missouri
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • Shop and deliver customer online orders from various stores and locations to the customer's home or business.
  • Utilized Instacart shopping app and GPS to efficiently locate items and customer destinations.
  • Provided timely delivery updates and ensured completion of all tasks for each order.
  • Bagged customer items for timely delivery while ensuring an organized and visually appealing presentation.
  • Driving following all laws and requirements.

Shift Manager

Popeye's Restaurants
Joplin, MO
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led team to complete assigned tasks efficiently, ensuring operational goals were met.
  • Covered shifts to ensure adequate staffing and service continuity.
  • Delivered excellent customer service while managing truck deliveries and conducting inventory.
  • Cooked meals and operated the register, supporting the team during high-demand situations.

Contract Mover

Southwest Missouri Movers
03.2017 - 12.2022
  • Loaded and unloaded household goods onto trucks and into homes, facilitating timely deliveries for customers.
  • Inventory, packing customer items, padding furniture, disassembling/assembling furniture and other items in the customers' homes.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure all items were accounted for., packing customer items, padding furniture, disassembling/assembling furniture and other items in the customers' homes.
  • Provided a professional quality service for moving drivers coming into our area.
  • Also forklift work at the moving agents in the area.

Material Coordinator/ Heavy Equipment Operator

Grand Isle Shipyard
Port Fourchon, LA
08.2013 - 03.2017
  • Dispatched boats, helicopters, and trucks to coordinate timely deliveries.
  • Filled boat orders and ensured accurate loading/unloading of equipment by crews to meet order requirements.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with forklift, managed inventory for shipping and receiving operations.
  • Coordinated material requisitions for various shipbuilding projects.
  • Trained new team members on material handling best practices and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Received and inspected incoming materials, ensuring accuracy of order.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
  • Coordinated documentation for materials, seals and billing paperwork.

Mover/Driver

Bean Moving & Storage (an Atlas agent)
Hathesburg, MS
02.2009 - 06.2013
  • Loading/Unloading customers' household goods onto trucks or into their homes.
  • Loading/unloading customers' goods into vaults for long-term storage, packing up vaults with furniture.
  • Disassembling/assembling furniture and other items in the customers' homes.
  • Wrapped and secured items for transport, minimizing damage during moves.
  • Operated moving equipment, such as dollies and hand trucks, safely.
  • Delivered items to customers' locations, achieving on-time delivery rate., inventory, packing customer items, padding furniture.
  • Loaded and unloaded furniture and boxes from trucks efficiently.
  • Wrapped and secured items for safe transport during moves.
  • Communicated with clients to confirm details of moving schedules and needs.

Forklift Operator - Receiving Yard

ASCO
Port Fourchon, LA
03.2005 - 01.2009
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with forklift; conducted inventory for accurate shipping and receiving.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently for timely distribution.
  • Operated forklifts to move materials across warehouse floors.
  • Filled boat orders, ensured crews loaded/unloaded correct equipment to meet order specifications.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment and loading areas.

Production Manager

Donato Enterprises
Memphis, MI
01.2003 - 04.2005
  • Performed sanitation and maintenance tasks part-time to ensure cleanliness and functionality of the facility.
  • Drove delivery truck for logistics and contributed to assembly line tasks to meet production goals.
  • Then started driving their truck, then to piece work on assembly line.
  • Supervised 42 employees, coordinated inspections of car parts, managed sorting, scheduling, payroll, and shipping and receiving activities.

Education

GED -

Chalmette High School
Chalmette, LA

Skills

  • Forklift
  • Equipment operator experience
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Warehouse experience
  • Material transport
  • Inbound logistics
  • Delivery driver experience
  • RF scanner
  • Unloading
  • Manual transmission
  • Cash register
  • ISO 9000
  • Clamp truck
  • Propane lifts
  • Roll-off truck
  • Front End Loader operating
  • Excavator operations
  • Construction
  • Materials handling
  • Forklift
  • Materials handling

Certification

  • ServSafe Workplace Certification, Popeyes
  • Forklift Certification, Ajinomoto
  • Driver's License
  • Medical Marijuana Agent, 11/01/25, 11/01/28
  • Chauffeur's Permit

Timeline

Logistic Technician

Blue Buffalo
05.2026 - 08.2026

High Reach Forklift Operator

Randstad
12.2025 - 05.2026

Material Handler III

Ajinomoto foods
09.2024 - 09.2025

Shift Manager

Popeye's Restaurants
01.2023 - 08.2024

Delivery Driver

Instacart
12.2022 - 09.2024

Contract Mover

Southwest Missouri Movers
03.2017 - 12.2022

Material Coordinator/ Heavy Equipment Operator

Grand Isle Shipyard
08.2013 - 03.2017

Mover/Driver

Bean Moving & Storage (an Atlas agent)
02.2009 - 06.2013

Forklift Operator - Receiving Yard

ASCO
03.2005 - 01.2009

Production Manager

Donato Enterprises
01.2003 - 04.2005

GED -

Chalmette High School
Louis Sass